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YC09 EWB

2009 BMW K Series

Orange Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,447 mi
Last recorded44,447 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW K Series22,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 EWB
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 44,447 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 42,928 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 42,886 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak from front of engine

Pass 22 Jul 2019 41,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 41,700 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 34,433 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired Poor beam definition. (1.2.3a)

Rear Transmission noise, unknown source with weight on motorcycle.

Fail 26 Jan 2018 34,433 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired Poor beam definition. (1.2.3a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 31,317 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 27,392 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 27,309 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 23,094 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 18,313 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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YC09 EWB is a 2009 BMW K Series in Orange with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 22,995 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC09 EWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 17 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YC09 EWB registered?

YC09 EWB is a 2009 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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